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HD05 RYF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,780 mi
Last recorded94,780 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 RYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,780 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil leaks/camshaft seal area/oil level low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 94,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both weak (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil leaks/camshaft seal area/oil level low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,287 miles

Both rear outer seat belt retraction mechanisms weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 84,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer seat belt retraction mechanisms weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,056 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 56,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section silencer has a small hole in it (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,433 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

bonnet prop clip broken

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,471 miles

slight blow front exhaust box

Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads beginning to get low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,567 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres slightly perished

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2010 20,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,927 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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HD05 RYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD05 RYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HD05 RYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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